Hospital, School Offers Class For Baby Sitters Deltona

September 26, 1985|By Nick Martucci, Special to The Sentinel

A free ''Super Sitter Seminar,'' featuring hands-on experience in child care with emphasis on safety for both the children and the baby sitter, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 12 at Deltona Junior High School, 250 Enterprise Road. The seminar is sponsored by the school and Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford.

Dr. Vann Parker, a pediatrician and member of the hospital's medical staff, will cover elements of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and distribute handouts that reinforce the safety theme of baby sitting. Volusia County deputy sheriff Al Pagliari will lead a session on personal safety. Deltona Fire Department representative David Fear will outline what to do in case of a fire. Registered nurse Joni Altemose will demonstrate how to feed, burp and diaper a baby. Other subjects will include entertaining children and the qualities of a reliable baby sitter.

Gift bags containing reference materials for a sitter's use and certificates and identification cards will be presented to participants who complete the course. Refreshments will be served. Call the hospital to register at 668-4441, extensions 607 or 647.

-- The Volusia County Health Department will sponsor a free workshop from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 in the community room of the Deltona Public Library, 1691 Providence Blvd., said Donna Hendricks, coordinator of volunteers for Enterprise Elementary School. Mothers with young children may bring them along. The library staff will conduct a story time session for the youngsters during the workshop. Enterprise school nurse Maryellen Collins will lead the workshop.

-- Members of the Boy Scout troop, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Deltona, were recipients of 40 awards, according to club representative Dick Warner. The troop is conducting a membership drive for physically handicapped boys ages 10 through 12. Interested parents and others who know such youngsters may contact Warner or write the club at P.O. Box 203, Deltona, 32728-0203.

-- Following installation as president of the Deltona Civic Association last week, Gene Sullivan summarized goals for the coming year. Topping the list is an expanded membership to 6,000, a 50 percent increase over the current roster. He said members will concentrate on contacting residents who have said they are interested in joining but haven't been approached.

The membership drive for the new year, which began Sept. 1, will be launched in the weeks ahead. Current members are invited to renew their affiliation. Invitations will be in the mail shortly, said Sullivan. Residents not receiving an invitation also are invited to join. An application for new memberships and renewals appears after page 16 in 1984-85 Deltona Directory and Shopping Guide, sponsored by the association, which is awaiting delivery of the 1985-86 edition for distribution to residents.

-- Deltona librarian Bill Bowden has announced next month's Tuesday afternoon films for adults: Oct. 1, The Kremlin; Oct. 8, Life in the Thirties, Oct. 15, Leningrad; Oct. 22, Natural Florida, The Everglades and Storm Water Runoff; and Oct. 29, Big Country and Civilizations of Ancient America. All showings will be at 2 p.m. in the community room.

Book delivery service for shut-ins will be available Oct. 7 and 21. Requests must be telephoned in advance of each date. Assistance in filing Medicare claims will be available at the library throughout the month by appointment.

-- Lucy E. Smith, Shenandoah Avenue, a community activist, was installed as president of the Deltona Republican Club last week. Her fellow officers are: Bob Cater, first vice president; Ben Eichost, second vice president; John Hall, secretary; and Henry Zapitz, financial secretary. Jack Daniels was the installing officer. Past president Regina Frankewicz will continue as board member.

Club news, non-ecclesiastical church news and items of interest to the Deltona community may be submitted for this column by calling 574-4160.